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  • Daaim ShabazzJune 6, 2013
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    Kasparov bolts Russia!

    Former World Champion and current opposition activist Garry Kasparov announced in an hour-long press conference that he will not return to Russia under the current Vladimir Putin’s administration. This announcement was made in Geneva, Switzerland where Kasparov was receiving a human rights award. Despite being at odds with his government,…

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  • Daaim ShabazzMay 31, 2013
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    BeSomeone’s Spring Fundraiser!!

    Hudson has launched a $10,000 fundraiser to reach his goal to teach one million youth. He has collected $4,300 so far. He is seeking to raise the rest by June 3rd. For those who are familiar with Orrin Hudson’s story, they can attest that from humbling beginnings he has blazed…

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  • Daaim ShabazzMay 29, 2013
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    New in Chess (2013/3)

    Once again Magnus Carlsen is the cover story of the latest New in Chess. Carlsen has become a regular cover story of NIC… seemingly every few issues. Perhaps he has gotten used to being the new “Cover Boy” of chess and gracing billboards doesn’t hurt his exposure either. After his…

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  • Daaim ShabazzMay 29, 2013
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    Amin, Wafa… 2013 African Champions!!

    WIM Shrook Wafa and GM Bassem Amin(2013 African Champions) Home to the “Hannibal of Carthage” lore, the beautiful and historic Tunisia hosted the 2013 African Individual Chess Championships. Players from nine African countries were competing for three qualifying spots for the World Cup in Tromso, Norway this November. After nine…

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  • Daaim ShabazzMay 23, 2013
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    2013 Tanzania Open (Dar es Salaam, Tanzania)

    Tanzania is one of the most scenic countries in Africa. When I traveled to Arusha, Tanzania in 2010, I was enthralled by the warmth of the people and the natural beauty of the landscape. Of course there were the wonderful safari outings that are a must-see! The fledgling chess community…

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  • Daaim ShabazzMay 23, 2013
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    Orrin Hudson’s 50th birthday chess event

    We’ve Got to Change the Game! Life is Chess, Not Checkers Orrin Hudson will celebrate his 50th birthday with a charity chess event. Photo courtesy of Besomeone. Orrin “Checkmate” Hudson, Founder of Be Someone, Inc, the nation’s most vocal crime prevention non-profit organization for at risk youth, will be hosting…

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  • Daaim ShabazzMay 22, 2013
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    Adu: Nigerian chess neglected

    Nigeria is Africa’s most populous country and boasts a wealth of talent within its boundaries. The country may be known for its petroleum “sweet crude” but the country is also home to the celebrated “Golden Eagle” tradition. Its football team is a threat every year in the African Cup, has…

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  • Daaim ShabazzMay 18, 2013
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    Reflections of 2013 U.S. Championship

    St. Louis was settled by Pierre Laclède and Auguste Chouteau and named after French king Saint Louis, this city of 318,000 is known for its baseball and the iconic Gateway Arch. It is also a place of childhood memories for me. When by parents drove from Chicago to East St.…

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  • Daaim ShabazzMay 14, 2013
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    Kamsky, Krush… 2013 U.S. Champions!

    While Alejandro Ramirez may have been the crowd favorite, his career tournament would not end with a fitting ending. Ramirez had talled a strong 6.5/9 along with Gata Kamsky, but Kamsky won the Armageddon game convincingly to win the 2013 U.S. Championship. The first two games were hard-fought but petered…

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  • Daaim ShabazzMay 13, 2013
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    2013 U.S. Championships (Round #9)

    GM Maurice Ashley did an excellent job with on the spot analysis. WGM Jennifer Shahade and GM Yasser Seirawan gave star commentary and kept the broadcast interesting. What a great team the three make! Wow! What an ending. Alejandro Ramirez came through with a clutch win over Larry Christiansen putting…

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